Need help. I have an old presto switchblade with a broken kick spring. I would like to try an make one myself, can anyone recommend how and what I would use for the material and the material size? I have the old spring, it is in two parts, i think i can duplicate the shape, just not sure what to use.
Thank you for any information and advice on this subject.
Presto Knife kick spring
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Re: Presto Knife kick spring
Do you know what model Presto you have. Judging by your name I'm guessing Paratrooper.
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Re: Presto Knife kick spring
You will need 1095 steel or similar.
It will have to be heat treated after you make the spring.
A Presto is not exactly an ideal knife to learn on.
It will have to be heat treated after you make the spring.
A Presto is not exactly an ideal knife to learn on.
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Re: Presto Knife kick spring
I have some stuff you can use. It's pretty easy to file into shape (well, easyish) and you won't have to do any heat treating. I think the knife you have will only require removing one pin to do it. Can you post a pic of the exact Presto you have? I need to see if it has the spring pin above the scales or below them.